The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office has begun an investigation into claims an inmate was allowed to leave the Orleans Parish Prison and visit his girlfriend in Gentilly.

WDSU investigative reporter Travers Mackel said multiple sources confirmed that Wilbert Robinson, a Department of Corrections inmate, was on work detail at the OPP and was allowed to leave sanctioned work sites by an employee.

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Robinson allegedly left the work sites and visited his girlfriend's home in Gentilly. He was convicted of armed robbery in Jefferson Parish.

A spokesperson for the OPSO sent WDSU the following statement:

"The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office confirms there is an active investigation underway involving inmate Wilbert Robinson. According to our standard operating policies, we do not discuss open investigations. The OPSO is consulting with the District Attorney's Office regarding this situation. We have also initiated disciplinary action as a result of our investigation."

Stay with WDSU-TV and WDSU.com as additional updates are released in this developing investigation.